Men in power are always interested in greater power.
You can’t jump for the stars if your feet hurt.
the strange ideas we derive today will one day be our celebrated truths
When multiple explanations exist, the simplest is usually correct.
I'm fascinated by power, especially veiled power. Shadow power. The National Security Agency. The National Reconnaissance Office. Opus Dei. The idea that everything happens for reasons we're not quite seeing.
For me, a good thriller must teach me something about the real world. Thrillers like 'Coma,' 'The Hunt for Red October' and 'The Firm' all captivated me by providing glimpses into realms about which I knew very little - medical science, submarine technology and the law.